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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NHL FanDuel Optimizer.
| C | Nick Bonino |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Ondrej Kase |
| W | Colton Sissons |
| W | Mikko Rantanen |
| W | Gabriel Landeskog |
| D | Seth Jones |
| D | Jeff Petry |
| G | Casey DeSmith |
| Salary | $54,500 |
| Expected Points | 154.88 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,800 | 25.02 | 2.84 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $8,700 | 17.32 | 1.99 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | TB | $5,700 | 13.74 | 2.41 |
| Max Domi | CAR | $6,300 | 13.62 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $8,800 | 25.02 | 2.84 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $3,300 | 8.87 | 2.69 |
| Colin White | MTL | $4,300 | 10.74 | 2.50 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | CAR | $3,600 | 8.71 | 2.42 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,400 | 23.03 | 2.74 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,200 | 20.30 | 2.82 |
| Cam Atkinson | TB | $7,200 | 19.20 | 2.67 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $8,000 | 18.94 | 2.37 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,700 | 16.86 | 2.52 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,600 | 16.54 | 3.59 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,100 | 15.91 | 1.96 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,800 | 15.14 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,600 | 16.54 | 3.59 |
| Colton Sissons | CGY | $3,600 | 11.67 | 3.24 |
| Andrew Shaw | CAR | $4,000 | 12.91 | 3.23 |
| Pontus Aberg | LA | $3,800 | 10.75 | 2.83 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,200 | 20.30 | 2.82 |
| Zach Aston-Reese | PHI | $3,500 | 9.76 | 2.79 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $8,400 | 23.03 | 2.74 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,400 | 9.26 | 2.72 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 16.28 | 2.58 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $6,700 | 15.29 | 2.28 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,700 | 15.10 | 2.65 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,800 | 14.82 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Petry | CAR | $4,600 | 13.22 | 2.87 |
| Thomas Chabot | MTL | $5,400 | 14.78 | 2.74 |
| Brandon Montour | LA | $4,200 | 11.40 | 2.71 |
| Seth Jones | TB | $5,700 | 15.10 | 2.65 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,300 | 21.13 | 2.55 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,000 | 19.03 | 2.11 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,600 | 18.01 | 2.09 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,800 | 17.15 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | PHI | $8,300 | 21.13 | 2.55 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $9,000 | 19.03 | 2.11 |
| Semyon Varlamov | FLA | $8,600 | 18.01 | 2.09 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $8,800 | 17.15 | 1.95 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.